It is the practice of UMass Amherst to allow investigators to take their grants with them – with explicit department head and dean approval – when they transfer to another institution. There are issues inherent in this type of transfer. Click here for a guide to resolution of these issues.

At OGCA we aim to process awards as efficiently as possible. To do this we need your cooperation and understanding. This is an award processing guide to help you anticipate the time it takes for your award to move through OGCA.

The mission of the Office of Research and Engagement is to provide leadership and services that support the growth of research and scholarship across the campus, to facilitate funding and engagement with external partners, to promote innovation and societal impact, and to ensure compliance with all research related regulations and policies.